2 types of pelvic shapes

• ANDROID
• GYNECOID
Baby’s that are big
because of diabetes
A. Vertex (full flexion)
B. Sinciput (moderate
flexion(military attitude)
C. Brow (partial extension)
D. Face(poor flexion.
Complete extension)
VERY IMPORTANT!!
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Diffused
with D5LR
Amniotomy – a
procedure by which
the doctor will break
the water/ ARTIFICIAL
RUPTURE OF
MEMBRANES.
EPISIOTOMY – an incision
made in the perineum
EPISIORRAPHY – a
procedure to repair the
vulva by suturing.